I felt like some Thai food and realized that when I go out to Torrance, I never eat Thai food or know of a good Thai restaurant out there. I did a Yelp search and found Ubon in the Crossroads Shopping Center. I generally like to stick to familiar streets and areas I know when trying new places. I guess I'm too lazy to look up directions for an unfamiliar street unless absolutely necessary. I tried the tom yum chicken soup, the tom kha chicken soup, the angel wings, the panang beef lunch special, and the yellow curry chicken lunch special. The lunch specials came with rice, salad, and a small egg roll. The flavors of the dishes were very comparable to the flavors I'm used to from Thai restaurants I usually order from on the westside. It's nice to know that I found a good Thai restaurant in the South Bay. The lady who took my order was extra kind and polite. Good customer service. The food was ready in about 15 minutes. read more

Ubon Thai is an intimate Thai restaurant in Torrance, on the corner of Crenshaw and Lomita, across the parking lot from In-N-Out. It's where I ended up for dinner last night, with fellow Yelper, Niki S. To clarify, intimate - the dining area isn't very large. I don't recommend large parties. The last time I ate here was over four years ago and I'm glad this small business has lasted - because I enjoyed dinner last night. Niki and I shared a Crying Tiger appetizer; I ordered the Roasted Duck Noodle and Niki Ordered the Boat Noodle Soup. I liked the appetizer, both taste and portion size. The steak was tender and juicy - went well with the spicy Thai dipping sauce. It wasn't spicy for me, but I liked it when mixed all the ingredients together. I also liked the Roasted Duck Noodle. I chose the flat noodle (choice of five different noodles). Generous portions of ingredients but for my taste, I would have liked the broth spicier. Not that I didn't like it overall though. Parking is in the shopping center where Home Depot and In-N-Out are, meaning there's lots but can be challenging when busy; but free. One other thing - there's a Yelp check in offer. I opted for a Thai Iced Tea to go. read more

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Tasty, rich and flavorful! My husband and I ordered this for our final postpartum night in the hospital. After placing an order for 7 items, pickup was ready in 25 minutes! Upon arrival, the food was so fresh as if we were eating at the restaurant. I appreciate the fast service and quality food. We ordered shrimp fried rice, pad see ew, yellow tofu curry, wonton soup, Tom kha soup, crispy chicken, and crispy rolls! Everything was delicious and can't wait to order again! read more

This place reminds me of chiang mai! The flavors are great and the people who work there are as sweet and friendly as the people of chiang mai. Maybe the flavors have been slightly changed to accommodate American tastes but for the most part everything is really tasty here. So glad there's a few thai places worth going to in South bay and not have to drive all the way to Hollywood. As a shout out the three bowl thai spots in gardena (bowl thai, sweet rice and bowl thai grill) are my other favorite thai spots. But this one is very close if you live in the south bay. Definitely worth a visit. Crab fried rice is very tasty and the chicken khao soi is very good. read more

Food is good. Portions are good for the price as well. Idk what else to say about it I'm just trying to reach the character limit

We love this little resto! Great Authentic Thai food In Southbay with decent prices! We love crab fried rice, Panang beef, Tom kha soup, crispy pork belly And Thai iced tea! We usually get to-go dinner here and still tasting great when we eat it at home! read more

My number one favorite Thai foods place in South Bay . Everything is wonderful including foods and services. read more

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Good food..love the panang curry..it's my favorite plus the shrimp spring rolls...don't forget to order Tom kha soup shrimp and thai iced tea read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

Ubon has gotten me through a lot of long, late nights. The lunch special is the better deal, though. You get a veggie spring roll and a small salad with your entree, and anything non-noodle comes with rice. The Pad See Ew is a standard, flat noodles and crisp Chinese broccoli in sweet soy sauce. The Green Curry with chicken is pure cream without the cream, and it's a little cooler and a little less sweet than the others. I prefer the tofu as the chicken and beef can get a little tough with high-heat cooking. The Roasted Duck Curry isn't anything special, but I can't resist. The red curry base is creamy and sweet, and the pineapple only adds to it. The duck is not exactly high quality, but the taste and texture are fine - you get what you pay for, and $10.95 is a deal for duck. They also make Thai purple rice, which they call "brown rice", and it has a nice texture. I get it, it's not Thai Town, but I'm grateful to have it in the South Bay. My attachment to Ubon may be more sentimental than objective, but at least I found some Thai food I like. read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

First time ordering and we were so surprised of how good the food is! We ordered online (super easy plus they take Apple Pay - yea please) and it was ready in less than 30 minutes. Everything we ordered was 10/10 and so glad we over ordered so we can eat leftovers tomorrow!! Now on to what we got... green curry - perfect spice level, with black rice; tiger beef - sooo flavorful and that sauce , spicy eggplant - melt in your mouth and the tofu was cooked to perfection; chicken satay with some of the best peanut butter sauce ever; and lastly the pineapple fried rice that I couldn't stop eating!!! Skipped pictures but won't forget next time.... read more

Ordered delivery through yelp/GrubHub food was good but the delivery guy just drops it off on the doorstep, does not ring the bell or knock. food sat outside for an hour before I realized it was there. big fail is it so hard to knock or ring the bell? read more

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The first time I was early enough to catch the lunch special that included a salad and crispy fried egg roll with my beef Kee Mao flat rice noodles, stir fried with garlic, chili, onions, bell peppers, green beans, bean sprouts, and scallions for $9.95. I asked for it to be spicy and although I really didn't need to add any spice to it, there were three containers of various peppers on the table, so I "had" to add a bit :) On another day, I chose shrimp, and asked for more spice...this time I did not need to add any more peppers, but I did need more tissues! The small simple salad had a slightly sweet, but refreshing sauce. The crispy vegetable egg roll had plenty of vegetables and a great crunch. I had to try one of the non noodle dishes, so the Chinese broccoli with crispy pork belly fit the $10.95 bill. This nice balance of flavors and textures made me smile all day :) For those who want brown rice instead of jasmine, they offer that, as well as soups, rice dishes, curries (including one with duck), and boba drinks, so Ubon can be a stopover anytime you want a taste of Thai in the middle of Torrance. read more

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My go to place in the area! I love getting the tofu spring rolls here. The tofu is lightly fried and the greens inside are just delicious! And it comes with yummy sweet chili sauce. I've also tried their fried rice and it is also delicious! They're always super quick and friendly when I go in. Definitely a must try place if you're looking for Thai food in the area! 10/10! read more

I've come here soooo many times in the past. I love their lunch specials. The pad Thai, pad see eew, and curries are all delicious for a reasonable price. If you check in on Yelp, you also get a free thai milk tea (which I have to mention is absolutely delicious). The place is super cute and the service is very friendly. Parking in the plaza is plentiful. read more

My review is solely on the Boat Noodle...maybe my taste buds just were not accustomed to that but I wasn't really a fan. This claimed to be spicy but I didn't find it to be so. It tasted more like ginger spice. The meat also wasn't very good. I would steer clear of this dish. Try the noodles instead. The plate across from my own was much better that day. read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

My fiancé and I were craving takeout Thai, and that's just what we ordered for our first time at Ubon. We ordered the veggie spring rolls and pad see ew with chicken, 3/5 spice) and it hit the spot. Slightly overpriced, but overall the pad see ew was 2.5 servings and one order of spring rolls came with four pieces, so plenty to share. read more

Stopped in for lunch after seeing positive Yelp reviews. I actually didn't know this part of the plaza existed. I usually go to Home Depot and Home Goods, which shares the same parking area. For some reason, I must have had blinders on and never looked to the left of Home Goods, where there are a few restaurants, including a ramen place, Chicken Maison and IHOP. So it was a big adventure to discover this section. I noticed the restaurant had a "B" grade on the window, and I almost decided to check out the ramen place next door. But I was in the mood for pad Thai. They had an extensive menu, but I flipped to the lunch section and ordered shrimp pad Thai, which was a reasonable $9.50. It was just a dollar more than chicken, beef or pork. It came with a fresh iceberg lettuce salad and vegetable egg roll. The pad Thai was a generous portion and was prepared well. There were about 6 or 7 shrimp in it, fresh bean sprouts and some crushed peanuts on the side. I liked that they didn't mix the beansprouts or the nuts to the noodles. The interior is small and service is just ok. But if you're in the mood for inexpensive good Thai food in Torrance, check this place out. There's also free Thai iced coffee or tea with Yelp check-in! But beware there's no restroom available to customers if you drink the whole thing. Closer to a 4 than a 3. I'd go back to try other dishes. read more

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We love Ubon Thai! It's our favorite Thai restaurant. I highly recommend the cashew nut with crispy tofu. So delicious! read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

Delicious fresh Thai food, surprise me how good it taste ! Worth to try . Their crab fried rice, Tom yam egg noodle soup. And Thai spicy papaya salad . Must try read more

After a long work week, sometimes a yummy home-cooked meal is all you want. But then you don't have that ounce of energy to cook, so the next best thing close to that warm and cozy home-cooked feeling is the food here at Ubon Thai Kitchen. I've been very satisfied with many of their dishes and I have tried a good variety of different menu items. I usually stick to the savory curries, comforting soups, and yummy noodle dishes, but my number one go-to dish in addition to the rest of my order is the Mu Yang appetizer. It's mouth-watering, sweet and savory, grilled marinated pork! Oh and they have a sauce that they call their unique Spicy Thai dipping sauce, it's a combination of some sweet, sour, salty flavors with a kick of heat! They used to have a free Yelp check-in for a free Thai Iced Tea or Coffee - Oh I miss those days! But the most important detail to make note of is that after all these years, I still have a place to experience that beautiful ol' home-cooking! Thank you Ubon! read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Yum Woon Sen Salad - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

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Great food. Never been in restaurant but have ordered take out for delivery. Good has good taste and flavor. I will be a return customer.

Ordered pad thai and half way through I found a patch of raw egg white and eggs shells in my food. read more

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I don't know why I didn't try this place until now... You can't go wrong with their curry! I tried both the green and orange curry and both were amazing. Flavorful with just the right amount of spices. They give generous portions of meat and veggies in their curry too, which I appreciate. I prefer their chicken option. Pad see ew with chicken: generous portions and is pretty good too. You can do one check-in for a free thai tea! read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

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This place was very good! The food very good! Service was great! And the food came out in less then 15mins. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants good Thai food at a reasonable price! Five stars! read more

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Best Thai food in PV so far can't wait to bring more people back with me (: and the service was very nice

Tonight I made like a baby dragon and my mouth was a little bit aflame thanks to Ubon! I was always a fan of this quaint restaurant as good Thai food is hard to come by in the South Bay. Most are mediocre with watered-down curries and ho-hum stir-fries that taste more Chinese than Thai. I hadn't been here in a long time since before the lockdown and it seems that the pandemic has actually energized the chef's creativity with a generous use of chilies--yum! Not too hot that it masks the flavor of the actual food; just spicy enough to make the diner perk up and unbutton that shirt collar. The drunken noodles were nicely slicked with that delicious oyster sauce, chilies, and a good amount of Thai basil. The green curry, my default Thai dish, was herbaceous heaven! It was rich tasting and nicely balanced without too much fish sauce. I also ordered a green bean tofu stir-fry with basil. Vegetables have a nice bite, not overcooked. I needn't make the pilgrimage to Thai Town if I can get it this good in Torrance! Other takeaways from my takeout: the young woman behind the counter was plenty nice. Prices are fair as are the quantities. read more

Drunken noodles looked good but we're excessively oily and flavorless. The garlic and pepper entree was more flavorful. The mock meat was ok but too soft to want to reorder. The salad in the lunch special was just some ice berg lettuce and a couple shreds of carrot. Veg spring roll was good. Warin Thai is far superior. read more

I can't say enough kind words about the service and staff at Ubon Thai Kitchen. I placed last minute catering orders here on two separate occasions. Their team was able to accommodate not only preparing our order in an extremely fast period of time, but also called me personally to confirm details of the order, made accommodations to make certain items vegan, and packaged everything so neatly. They prioritized my requests without any hesitation and with a positive attitude -- they are truly the gold standard when it comes to customer service. Our group ordered Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Panang Curry, Green Curry, Spicy Basil Fried Rice, and Tom Kah soup. Everything we had was so delicious and portions were HUGE! Their small catering tray is supposed to feed 4-6, but I feel like it can feed 8 (especially if you ordered other items). Delicious food, amazing customer service, and an extremely positive experience -- I implore you to check this place out. You won't regret it. :) read more

The Thai restaurant served incredibly authentic food that was bursting with flavors. The staff were exceptionally friendly, and the atmosphere was vibrant and fun, making it a great dining experience. Highly recommended! read more

I came here on a whim with a few friends after searching for a Thai food place on Yelp. We were definitely not disappointed. The food here is amazing and should get 5 stars on its own. To start, they have a really big menu with a lot of different dishes to choose from. The prices here are reasonable and portions are large. It's well worth what you pay. I ordered the Beef Pad Thai (you can customize and get a different protein, but shrimp costs a bit extra) which was delicious. It had the perfect amount of spice and sweetness and comes with a small side of chopped peanuts and a slice of lime. The portion was so large that I was easily able to save the rest for another meal. I would've given this place 5 stars, but the service wasn't great. We had to request water twice before our server remembered to bring them out, and he never came back to check on us during our meal. Overall, definitely would recommend if you're looking for good Thai food in the area. Note: Check in for a free Thai Iced Tea or coffee (must purchase $10 or more)! read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Beef pad thai - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

It's been about 5 years since I visited this place. Visited the area for the first time since then and it's still delicious! Our party got the pad thai, pad see ew, and two other curry dishes. All dishes were served hot and fresh, with just the right amount of seasoning to flavor. The pad thai was savory and sweat, with its meats not being overly cooked compared to other places. The same applied for the pad see ew as well, without the noodles being bundled up like a tangled up headphone cord. As for the curry, it absolutely melded with the the given rice. Not watery or too thick -- just about right! This place is sure good! Would definitely recommend and come again. read more

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One of the best Thai spots in Torrance. Great place to stop for lunch or dinner, perfect for takeout. They don't do anything very unique, but they don't really need to. They do everything right. The food is always fresh and full of flavor. Decent portions and well priced. Try the curried wontons for something a little different and delicious. Other than that, play the classics. The restaurant is small and simple. The staff is always friendly. Great for small families and couples, not ideal for larger groups. The parking is generally miserable at Crossroads, so take the first spot you can get. read more

First time in the little space they have to seat you is just enough. The food is worth the wait . You can always do take out. While we ate every table was full and multiple people came in for take out. The service was prompt and friendly. The food was excellent. Can't wait to come back. read more

This place checks off all the boxes for your Thai cravings honestly I have tried about half of the menu and not once I repeat not once has this place let me down the food is so amazing give it a try. read more

I definitely recommend this place. I really love the crispy pork krapaw with Thai spice definitely give it a try when you're in the area it won't disappoint. They also have really good Thai tea and the workers are super nice and really accommodating. Best Thai place in the Southbay by far! read more

One word to describe this place is OVERPRICED. I ordered their small Tom Yum Noodle and paid $12.95. I got 1 small shrimp with some bits of ground chicken and 1 squid ball. It's ok if the taste is to die for but the taste is nothing special. So, if you want to pay a lot and get very little...you've come to the right place. read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Shows you that 1 shrimp from the small order. I wonder if they give two shrimp if you order large. - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

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Ok this is crazy because we have been here a lot. We ordered here because my wife wanted their salad, and we got spring rolls. When the food came my pregnant wife at the time was eating the spring rolls, and then she saw the plastic linings in the food. We were all shocked because they were pretty big pieces of plastic. The server was not the most helpful and defended the cooks at first. Once she actually saw the pieces in the roll, she spoke with her manager and cooking staff. I really hope that my wife didn't eat this plastic. I know this is an established place in Torrance, but please you need to be more mindful of your food, and how you prepare it. This cannot ever happen in the restaurant business. I'm a little sad because I really like their duck noodle soup, its really good for the price, but I can no longer come here because of this incident. Also the next day all three of us had food poisoning!!!! I am very concerned about this place. Something happened to where the quality either went down, or the people preparing the food are not careful. read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Plastic in our spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

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I had a craving for Thai food and saw this place in the showing center. I ordered the yellow curry, spicy eggplant, and chicken satay. I liked the chicken satay which comes with a thick peanut sauce. The portion of the spicy eggplant and curry were quite small compared to other restaurants. Overall decent food but overpriced for the serving size. read more

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Love their shrimps pad thai! Good amount of shrimps, noodles are not soggy and not too sweet! Excellent service, quick for take out. Cute little thai restaurant read more

Love this place. Great quick service. Great selection. Delicious food, but on the sweeter side. Pricing is not bad except their Thai tea is on the pricier end.. Portions not bad. Only bad thing would be the parking lot situation in the plaza... if dining in checkout Krak Boba down the plaza ;) Love their papaya salad, larb, beef salad, fried rice, Tom yum soup, padsew, green curry and Thai boat noodles... :D read more